Support Worker

Community Integrated Care • Full-time • Elgin, Illinois • 2w ago

Our Benefits:

£13.01 per Hour

Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
Managed by supportive leaders
28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
Pension Scheme
No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
We will pay for your PVG
Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
Financial Hardship Fund
Investment in your wellbeing

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do.

Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’.

We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards!

We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

Are you energetic, empathetic, and ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for passionate Support Workers for a full-time role (37 hours) to help a group of young adults (aged 24–26) settle into their new homes in Elgin. These individuals are moving from family homes into their own bungalows on the same street, and they’re excited to build independence, learn new skills, and explore their community. What they love: Disney, sports, walking, local clubs, and being outdoors. What you’ll do: Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support across day, evening, and night shifts Encourage independence and new experiences Help build life skills and confidence Be a friendly, reliable presence in their daily lives What we’re looking for: A bubbly, patient, and curious personality Willingness to learn and complete tailored training A genuine passion for helping others thrive What you’ll get: Award-winning GROW learner journey Specialist training (e.g. Acquired Brain Injury, Epilepsy, ADHD, visual impairment) A chance to be part of a brand-new, exciting development in Elgin. We are passionate about our people and every year we invest heavily in our front-line workers pay, in line with the Living Wage increase each April. This means that from 1st April 2026 our payrate for this role will be increasing to £13.86 per hour.

Your values:

Got heart? You’re halfway there. At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care. 💬 Curious about the role or need reasonable adjustments during the process? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Julie Macdonald, at [email protected]. If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!